Kids
Ice Cream Social
August 16
Come support the Truckee Donner Historical Society (TDHS) at their fourth annual ice cream social fundraiser in the Old Jail Museum and Community Memorial Garden. Clowns, Squeaky and Doc-O, will face paint and twist balloons while live music plays in the garden. Ice cream sundaes are $4 and root beer floats are $2. Ice cream purchases includes a raffle ticket for a door prize drawing. Additional raffle tickets will be sold for $1 each to win 2 vintage matted panoramic photos of old Truckee. Truckee’s historic jail museum is one of only a few surviving nineteenth-century jailhouses of its kind in the West and one of the few remaining original buildings in Truckee. It was used continuously from 1875 until May 1964, and is now in need of repair. TDHS offers a jailhouse tour, and has a wide variety of local historical artifacts and photographs on display in the museum. Open weekends from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. until Labor Day. Ice Cream Social from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m on the corner of Jibboom and Spring Streets, Truckee. truckeehistory.org, 530 582-1178.
Music, Movement, and Me
September 22
Truckee Donner Recreation and Parks District announces the Music, Movement, and Me fall session for families with children ages birth to 5 years old. The 6-class session meets Monday evenings at 6:15 and 7 p.m. Featuring the completely integrated Muskicgarden program utilizing movement, singing, playing, and nature, the class engages children in music-making and listening. $150 for families with 2 children. Materials fee $30. Instructor Rita Whitaker-Haun is a trained professional musician with 28 years teaching experience. 10046 Church Street, Truckee. 530-582-7720.
Three Staff Members Shaved Their Heads
The Boys and Girls Club of North Lake Tahoe challenged kids, from first graders to teenagers, who have attended the ‘Totally Tahoe’ summer program to raise money for Club programs. They had a car wash, held a bake sale, made phone calls to family and friends, and even brought in their own hard-earned money. The purpose of the kid challenge was to teach Club members about fundraising, entrepreneurship, and Club pride – all with a fun incentive. Three staff members at the club offered up their tresses to the kids. If they raised $2,500 for the Club, they got to shave the heads of Sports and League Manager Ben Visnyei, Technology Specialist Ryan Glenn, and Director of Program Services Mindy Carbajal. They raised $2,847. 530-546-4324.
Outdoors
Full Corn Moon Hike
August 16
Everything changes after dark – the trails, the trees, and the lake. Experience the Tahoe Rim Trail in a whole new light on this 2- to 3-mile full-moon hike on Brockway Summit. Expect a casually paced hike to enjoy the flora and fauna and nighttime in the natural world. Note: this may not be the best hike for children under 10. No dogs. Bring a flashlight, layered clothing and water. 7 to 9 p.m. Reserve your spot at emilyw@tahoerimtrail.org, 775-298-0012.
Need a Little R n’ R?
August 22 to August 24
How about a weekend of road or mountain biking at Northstar with some of the best instructors in the world? Join Giant for Women and first class athletes – mountain biking champion Tara Llanes and road Olympian Mari Holden – for a 2-day weekend of skills sessions, great riding, friendship, and relaxation. You’ll wake up to morning yoga before spending the day learning and riding in the fresh air. The 2008 Ride and Retreat is open to beginners and intermediate riders. Cost for two nights’ lodging, food, instruction, bike rental, group activities, and lift tickets is $400. Participants can use their own bikes or demo 2009 Giant for Women models. Register at hello@giantforwomen.com, 866-931-2760.
Ski KT-22 Until 2064
Squaw Valley announced that signing of a 57-year lease with Troy Caldwell yesterday, ensuring Squaw Valley skiers and riders access to the land located atop the renowned KT-22 lift. KT-22 was voted the best lift in North America by ‘Skiing’ magazine. Squaw is also introducing the Axess Smart Gates electronic ticketing system at all base area lifts, including KT-22 for the 2008/09 season. Double-antenna gates will allow fast, convenient, and reliable ticket control as well as the capability to track the frequency of individuals’ riders on the KT-22 lift. Opening day for the 2008/09 winter season is scheduled for November 22. squaw.com.
Classes
Gunpowder Man Tickets on Sale
Friends of the Truckee Library present ‘The Chinese Immigrant Experience,’ Sunday, September 21, from 1:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Donner Memorial State Park. The program begins with a historical walk to China Cove by park interpreter Gayle Green and an author’s panel with renowned authors-historians Philip P. Choy, Wallace R. Hagaman, and Sylvia Sun Minnick. Smokey’s Kitchen will cook up savory Chinese dishes while musician Tuck Wilson sings old railroad songs. Actress Jennifer Ly performs ‘Gunpowder Man,’ a drama depicting a Chinese girl, dressed as a boy, who escapes the catastrophic end of the Taiping Rebellion and travels to the United States to help build the transcontinental railroad. ‘Sacramento News and Review,’ critic Jeff Hudson called Ly’s performance ‘spunky, winning, fresh, energetic, and convincing.’ $55 tickets may be purchased at the Truckee Library, Bookshelf at Hooligan Rocks, and Donner Memorial State Park. All proceeds benefit the Friends of the Truckee Library. 12593 Donner Pass Road, Truckee. 530-582-7846.
Gonzo: Hunter S. Thompson
August 16 and 17
Few journalists are as notorious as Dr. Hunter S. Thompson. The Nevada Museum of Art presents the documentary ‘Gonzo: The Life And Work Of Hunter S. Thompson’ which includes clips of never-before-seen home movies and audiotapes. Director Alex Gibney interviews a spectrum of Thompson’s peers, and paints a portrait of this larger-than-life icon. 1:30 p.m. Rated R, 119 minutes. $8, NMA members $7. Reserve your seats. Nevada Museum of Art. 160West Liberty Street, Reno, Nevada. nevadaart.org, 775-329-3333.
Spy Planes
August 23
Renowned author, photographer, and pilot Brian Shul will show his spectacular photos and talk about his years of military experience, including his years flying the super-secret SR-71 ‘spy plane.’ Reservations are required for the Experimental Aircraft Association’s steak dinner meeting and presentation. $15. 6 p.m. 10356 Truckee Airport Road. Turn right at the end of the road and follow the EAA signs. 530-386-3100.
Shamanic Journey
September 6
Follow the beat of the drum on a journey to find your animal spirit guides with Shirey Airhart, M.A., CHT. Bring a cushion and a pillow to lie on. The Spiritual Element is a unique center supporting journeys of self-awareness and personal growth. Resident practitioners offer a broad spectrum of energy therapies from Massage, Craniosacral work, and Myofascial Release, to Sound Wave Healing and Crystal Healing. Life Coaching, Intuitive Hypnotherapy and Business Consulting are available to integrate inner growth with outer activity. 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. $25 at the door, $20 with pre-registration. 501 Casazza Drive, Reno, Nevada. 775-324-5004.
Crisis Intervention with Tahoe Women’s Services
September 9
Join Crisis Intervention Training (CIT) this fall and become certified in California and Nevada to work with clients such as those served by Tahoe Women’s Services. Topics include domestic violence and sexual assault, cultural diversity, substance abuse, legal issues, date rape, child abuse, suicide, and crisis intervention techniques. This class is required for all staff and volunteers who want to work with clients in any of the following programs: Community Help Line, Children’s Program, Safe House Buddy Program, Prevention Education Program, Office Advocate Program, and Empowerment Groups. CIT will be held on a combination of Tuesday and Thursday evenings, and three Saturdays starting September 9 through October 30. Evening sessions are from 6 to 9 p.m. and Saturdays are from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Reserve a spot at erin@mx.tahoewomenservices.org, 775-298-0182.
